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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.48, 5,292.66 and 1,337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.48, 5,292.66 and 1,337.37 is: 2,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.48 : 5,292.66 = 1,337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.48/5,292.66 = 1,337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.48x = 5,292.66 × 1,337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.48x = 7,078,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078,244.70/3,528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.03

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